NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This trusted resource makes transformational advances to previous editions, responding to the rapidly changing environment. It prepares nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, boards, and volunteers for mission-based fundraising.

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Exceeding volunteer expectations is the best way to retain them. What are your volunteers hoping to gain? Here are 5 ways to manage volunteer expectations. Establishing your expectations for volunteers and understanding their expectations for your program early is key. What does a good experience look like to them?

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When selecting a volunteer management solution, organizations often prioritize features, functionalities, and pricing. Choosing the best volunteer management software extends beyond functionalities and features; it’s also about the people and processes that come with it. Here is a breakdown of our sales process at VolunteerHub.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 9, 2023

If you want volunteers to continue to provide their time towards your cause, inspire them to be a part of your organizations mission. Here are 4 ways to build a lifelong connection with your volunteers. Think back to the first time you volunteered to help a nonprofit. Use a thank you message when they sign-up to volunteer.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave?

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 2, 2021

Volunteering has the power to positively impact the community and provide you with life-changing benefits at the same time. For most people who volunteer, the motivation is to make a difference and give something back to society. Here are four ways that volunteering your time for others can enrich your own life too.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2022

Skills-based volunteering can be of critical support to nonprofits in the current environment, enabling them to take a step back from their current context and envision the future.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

And among nonprofits, it’s also no secret that volunteering has declined substantially over the years. That makes volunteers more valuable than ever before. Many nonprofits see an alarming rate of volunteer turnover for a number of reasons , from lack of time, to insufficient recognition to burno ut and more. Where do you start?

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 8, 2022

Creating and implementing a volunteer time off policy can provide much-needed support to the community, help develop skills for employees, and boost morale. According to an Employee Benefits Survey , conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 26% of employers allow employees to take paid time off to volunteer.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. Maybe you’ve been there: Someone contacts your organization eager to volunteer. You can’t believe this amazing volunteer just dropped out of the sky… …Until you never hear from that volunteer again. You’re thrilled! So, how do you create that?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. What if there was a way to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that benefit both your organization and its volunteers?

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2021

According to research, only 27% of nonprofits have a diversity and inclusion plan for volunteers. Here are 4 reasons diversity and inclusion (D&I) are important for any volunteer program. Now more than at any other point in history, volunteer programs are becoming increasingly diverse. Diversity and Inclusion: The Basics.

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NTEN

APRIL 6, 2021

An excellent place to start promoting inclusivity is your organization’s volunteer programs. Evaluating and determining what barriers your organization’s volunteer programs have and then working to break them down is a solid first step in attracting and retaining a more diverse and welcoming volunteer workforce.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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TechImpact

JUNE 4, 2014

Despite the efforts of social media networks like LinkedIn , many nonprofits still struggle engaging, gaining, and retaining volunteers. The good news is, a simple change in frame of mind when thinking about your volunteers could be all it takes to greatly improve retention and engagement. Deeper understanding of Volunteers.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As we move deeply into a business environment dominated by artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence becomes increasingly important. The ability to understand and manage your own emotions as well as those of volunteers, employees, and other constituents, is an indispensable quality for leadership in this people-centric environment.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support and dedication of volunteers to achieve their goals. Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Your first step is defining what your mission and programs will look like in an adjusted environment. Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. Instead, it’s creating a new normal entirely. But are you ready?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Establishing trust takes time but providing the right framework to lead staff and deliver on strategic objectives will ensure fruitful and positive volunteer/staff leadership relationships. Are you creating the best possible experience for volunteers?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Leaders must be able to communicate each of those points to both staff and volunteers and to present risk within a cognitive framework.” It became evident that, due to the complexity of the operating environment, there were services outside our realm of expertise that were not being provided. Stepping up to Association 4.0

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

The same goes for your volunteers — they want to know exactly what they’re getting into before signing up for one of your volunteer opportunities. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

What the tagline should not be describing is the way your nonprofit handles its volunteers. billion hours of service, worth an estimated $175 billion, volunteers are what makes the nonprofit sector go. So how do you keep your volunteers volunteering, and subsequently giving more than non-volunteers to your nonprofit?

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. Offer opportunities for learning to new staff, leaders, and volunteers and ongoing refreshers for current employees. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Twenty Hats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

So I think, in many ways, for as often as everybody complains about technology and all the challenges, I think this past year could have gone very differently if we didn’t have these platforms.” — Volunteer manager embracing technology in Ohio. Some manage a handful of volunteers, others work with many thousands.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 10, 2021

November 20, 2021 is Family Volunteer Day – a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. And though volunteering may look different, there are still so many ways to give back.”. What does your team value about families and volunteers?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2023

A new CSR and ESG survey released by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals offers insights into the real-world impact a polarized political environment and increasing demands are having on the ability of corporations to carry out social impact work in communities across the country.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. The students also emphasized that service increased their sense of agency.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

And, in the current volatile environment, you need the best governance you can get. But for the rest of us, ensuring that volunteer leaders are up to speed on the numbers is a significant responsibility. A director who can’t read your balance sheet, can’t be a great leader. Make sure new members are familiar with key financial players.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Volunteer for a task or chore that no one else wants. Create a Comfortable Environment. The concepts can range from technology tools to work environment and process improvement, but the request must be specific. Offer to help when help isn’t expected. Bring a colleague their favorite Starbucks beverage. Bring treats.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Beyond personal enthusiasm and professional recognition, volunteer leaders don’t have many concrete incentives to excel. So how do you maintain the high level of board performance required to succeed in a disruptive business environment? Volunteers join the board because they are inspired by your mission.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2024

In the digital era, adopting an all-in-one giving platform that integrates CRM, volunteer management, and fundraising tools isn’t just a tech upgrade; it’s a strategic necessity for nonprofits that want to thrive. With donor, volunteer, member, and fundraising data all in one place, communication and coordination become seamless.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2014

The Internet is a volunteer-rich environment on a global scale, and nowhere is this more evident than in its online communities. If you manage an online community, here are some tips on thinking about your community members as your volunteers. community Community nptech nten Volunteers' Susan Ellis. Engergize, Inc.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2020

But there have also always been people who want to engage and contribute but who can’t, for various reasons, volunteer in traditional ways. This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The types of virtual volunteer activities that are available.

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